Chapter 1289 - 1149: Charismatic Personality

Chapter 1289: Chapter 1149: Charismatic Personality

After a brief communication, the warship opposite decisively gave up its entanglement.

This is not the time for a clash of wills; since the other side has a respectable strength, respect must be maintained.

But the necessary actions must still be taken; they have reported to the Military Region while tracking the other side.

When the small ship sailed within five million kilometers of Qingyuan Star, both the Business Starship and the military’s support warship arrived simultaneously.

Since Qinghu had already used the Teleportation Array in advance to make a trip to Qingyuan Star, Gustine’s housekeeper had also received the latest information.

The military’s support warship brought the latest orders from the Military Region, intending to forcibly board for inspection.

But the attitude of Gustine’s housekeeper was firm: This is our Sealing Land’s airspace!

Usually, the airspace of a noble’s Sealing Land is limited to within the atmosphere, this distance is really too far.

But this statement isn’t absolute, and recently Qingyuan Star has issued a conscription order to the nobles, also expanding the airspace range.

Of course, the area five million kilometers away from the planet, the height is indeed a bit excessive, not matching the term "airspace".

Yet Qingyuan Star’s Official Mansion had not previously stated how much height would constitute crossing the boundary — nobody expected anyone to be this proactive.

However, normally speaking, it’s not considered a big deal, the right to interpret is in the hands of the Government and the military.

But now, encountering such a stubborn opponent, there’s really no way to discuss it — the other party has the ability to play tough.

The two sides confronted each other for a while, in the end, it was the person on the small Attack Ship who spoke up.

"If you continue to entangle, we will use the legal rights granted by the Sealing Land Technique."

Normally, those who dare to threaten the military like this are either courting death or insane.

— Does this distance still fall within the application scope of the Sealing Land Technique?

But the military personnel were genuinely intimidated; the opposite side had dared to attack even the gendarmerie’s warship, indeed a bunch of madmen.

The key is that they still have corresponding strength!

The warship the military sent for support was also out of options and could only monitor from the side.

Given the presence of outsiders, Qu Jianlei and the others didn’t leave the Attack Ship but grabbed hold of the mechanical arm of the Business Starship.

Like this, the Business Starship took the Attack Ship toward Qingyuan Star.

Just before entering the atmosphere, the housekeeper again warned the military.

— You better not enter the Sealing Land’s airspace; if there’s anything, it can be communicated through formal channels.

From the behavior of the guests unwilling to leave the Attack Ship, he analyzed their intentions.

Even though the military personnel were unwilling, upon entering the true airspace, the other side could indeed do whatever they pleased.

Those who came for support this time actually already knew the rough situation.

Previously, someone seemed to want to deal with this group, possibly causing the Relay Tower to be destroyed.

Just seeing these people able to return indicates they didn’t suffer a major loss.

Of course, the other side might have casualties, which is inevitable in battle.

Given this, it’s understandable that the other side is in a bad mood.

So they decided not to provoke this bad situation; why bear others’ mistakes?

After landing, the military issued a request from the main gate of the territory, seeking to meet the group that had just returned.

But the housekeeper had received instructions, stating that the tenants had experienced a major battle, exhausted and needing rest.

As for what happened on the barren planet, he provided an answer: The guests were attacked!

The overall story is the real encounter experienced by Qu Jianlei and his group, telling it directly is enough.

Those methods that can’t be discussed were naturally glossed over.

The military personnel listened with a stern expression — anyone encountering such an event wouldn’t be happy.

However, they never expressed an opinion and only asked questions after listening about some ambiguous information.

These questions pointed directly at the core, wanting to understand the true strength of Qu Jianlei’s group.

But the housekeeper stated, the tenants just put it this way, if they don’t want to reveal the detailed process, can we insist on asking?

Actually, both sides of the dialogue clearly understood these contents involve the tenants’ privacy.

Are those Secret Techniques and trump cards something random people can enquire about?

So the housekeeper confidently resisted, then he presented some related video evidence.

— The people of the 87th Army Group destroyed the Relay Tower but didn’t destroy all monitoring equipment.

Especially the surveillance and other equipment facilities around the base, they comprehensively recorded the cause, process, and result of the battle from every angle.

Although the military personnel were mentally prepared, they were still astonished watching.

How could an elaborate ambush be caught in such a way?

Even more shocking to them was how such a seemingly extremely unequal battle ended in victory for this group?

Of course, the video evidence also had gaps, certainly deliberately edited.

Especially such a large Camp-level Ship, which was boasting its power with full firepower one moment, and the next moment crashed onto the ground.

Military personnel froze at this moment and helplessly asked, "How was the Camp-level Ship shot down... Surely there’s some explanation?"

This is mid-level combat power among starships; asking is inevitable.

The butler responded expressionlessly, "The esteemed guests stated that the relevant footage has been damaged."

"After all, nobody anticipated that elite forces from the military would suddenly launch an attack, and... the firepower was very fierce."

—— Better focus on your own issues instead of asking around aimlessly.

This sarcastic reply left the military personnel quite speechless.

Nevertheless, the footage clearly demonstrated how the allied forces launched an unreasonable ambush on the conscripted soldiers.

Even then, they were counter-killed by the opposing force! The military personnel truly had no face left to continue dwelling on this issue.

Thus, they raised a new question, "How did these conscripted individuals manage to leave?"

The butler answered without hesitation, "A passing starship rendered assistance, without leaving any name or origins."

"They were so moved by the guests’ charisma that they even proactively gifted a small attack ship."

Charisma... the military personnel’s lips twitched slightly: Do you believe the words you’re saying?

But there was no option to ask further; just from the footage, it was clear the opposing party suffered massive grievances.

When the military needed a large number of conscripts from the local area, such a scandal breaking out was indeed troubling.

And simultaneously ambushing five Supremes left no room for any defense.

Therefore, they could only settle for second best, "We will conduct a detailed investigation into the cause of this matter."

"Currently, there’s a requirement to preliminarily classify the severity and adverse nature of this incident as top-secret information."

"Before the military’s final assessment decision is made, related information must not be disclosed, or face the consequences!"

"We are serious about this demand, and hope you convey this solemnly, do not let yourself be misled!"

Misled... the butler curled his lips; the military has done such shameless things and still dares to say this?

Even if misled, what happens then? At worst, it’s just another ambush to endure.

Of course, his professional ethics prevented him from expressing this opinion, so he politely responded.

"I can relay the message, but cannot guarantee results, and we have no right to influence the esteemed guests’ actions..."

Seeing the other party about to speak again, he addressed his own statements.

"The esteemed guests have made a decision not to respond to the military’s conscription signals in the future... it’s a decision, not a demand!"

This means that regardless of how much pressure the military applies, they are resolute in their decision not to pay attention anymore.

Damn it... the military personnel were infuriated, such formidable combat power, and they’re just going to stand aside?

Look at this mess the 87th Army Group has created, such a ridiculous affair!

The opposing party encountering this and reacting this way is really not surprising, but the visitors couldn’t just agree to it.

"We regret this incident and will report truthfully to higher-ups..."

"Personally, I express unilateral understanding, but am not authorized to respond."

The visitor no longer maintained a hardline stance, providing a near-official phrased reply, seemingly not agreeing.

But for the butler, the fact that the other party didn’t refute meant negotiations could proceed.

Nevertheless, considering their tenant’s fiery temper, he thought... the military consenting was inevitable.

After sending the visitor away, he contacted the tenant and relayed the results.

Flower Scorpion casually replied to him because those dispatched were not in great condition.

Qu Jianlei and the seven members took half a month to recover to normal functioning.

Not including Qinghu, who was still healing.

However, within this period, even those keeping watch accepted a fact – Nutrient Injection is above Supreme.

Even Jia Shuqing who was in seclusion heard about it – since she hadn’t reached a complete state of isolation yet.

When Qu Jianlei concluded his recovery, the old lady also emerged.

Looking at the small Nutrient Injection form, she felt deeply moved, "Jing Yuexin... truly unexpected, that you ascended so quickly."

The two had met twice before; at that time although Jing Yuexin was a Supreme, she was distinctly a junior.

The main point was Granny Jia’s reputation was excellent; though Jing Yuexin was more of a genius, who dared claim superiority until the end?

Thus, the latter maintained a certain level of respect for the former.

It was precisely because of this that Granny Jia could face the fact that the other had surpassingly reached above Supreme relatively calmly.

Nutrient Injection didn’t concern about the attitude of the other, she only sighed softly, "But... you’re on the right path."

Jia Shuqing did not deny this point; confronting a more talented figure, she couldn’t afford to be hypocritical.

Hence she merely lightly sighed, "But I’ve already failed once, ultimately I am not as good as you..."

"You now know the boss, I feel that everything can still be timely."

"I hope so too," Nutrient Injection nodded, "Exploring alone is truly difficult."

The relationship between these two fell far from intimacy, yet at this moment, they genuinely had much to say.

Ultimately speaking, they belonged to the same era, and thus had a lot of common topics.

As the conversation progressed, Granny Jia couldn’t help but ask, "I remember you weren’t with this image before, right?"

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